Chennai, Feb 4 (NationPress) The police in Tamil Nadu's Central Zone have commenced a thorough verification initiative aimed at ensuring that all foreign nationals and students living in various districts adhere to the compulsory registration requirements specified under the Immigration and Foreigners Act–2025.

This initiative is designed to enhance monitoring systems and guarantee that property owners and institutions comply with necessary procedures when hosting foreign residents.

As part of this initiative, officials are verifying whether landlords, educational institutions, hotels, and other establishments have submitted the requisite details on the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) portal.

According to the Act, property owners accommodating foreign nationals must provide information via Form ‘C’, while foreign students are obligated to complete Form ‘S’ with approval from the Superintendent of Police in their respective districts.

The verification process, which is exclusively taking place in the Central Zone, has uncovered that a considerable number of foreign nationals are currently residing in the Tiruchy range, which encompasses Tiruchy, Pudukkottai, Karur, Perambalur, and Ariyalur districts.

The authorities identified that 439 foreign nationals and 86 foreign students are residing within these districts. In the adjacent Thanjavur range, which includes Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, and Mayiladuthurai, an additional 32 foreign students have been documented, with their details registered through their respective educational institutions.

In total, the Central Zone is home to 461 foreign nationals. Out of these, 380 individuals have successfully completed the mandatory registration process on the FRRO portal. However, 81 individuals have yet to submit their information, prompting authorities to increase follow-up actions.

The police have instructed all hotels, lodges, guest houses, homestays, hospitals, and educational institutions to ensure that the details of foreign occupants are uploaded within 24 hours of their arrival. The department has also established a brief compliance period for outstanding registrations. Those who fail to register within the designated timeframe risk substantial fines.

Officials have cautioned that non-compliance could lead to penalties of Rs 50,000 for violations related to Form ‘C’ and Rs 1 lakh for lapses concerning Form ‘S’.

Senior officials indicated that this initiative aims to not only enforce legal regulations but also to maintain accurate records for security and administrative needs, ensuring enhanced coordination between local police and immigration authorities.